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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.61, 34,359.96 and 15,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.61, 34,359.96 and 15,960.95 is: 22,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.61 : 34,359.96 = 15,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.61/34,359.96 = 15,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.61x = 34,359.96 × 15,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.61x = 548,417,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,417,749.32/24,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.66

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